rear lights

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BirkenNed
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rear lights

Post by BirkenNed » Sun Feb 09, 2014 4:10 pm

I want to change the bulbs on the rear of my 480 to LEDs but I can`t figure out how to get at them and I`m afraid of damaging the holders.
There is a detailed guide by Glasgow Jim about the front lights but I can`t find anything on the rears and the Haynes is less than useful.
Is it so easy that it dosen`t need describing, and I`m just dim ???? :wall:

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jamescarruthers
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Re: rear lights

Post by jamescarruthers » Sun Feb 09, 2014 4:44 pm

Its_in_the_handbook_in_your_glovebox_if_you_need_an_explanation.

Sorry_for_underscores;_space_bar_dead!
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)

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spree
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Re: rear lights

Post by spree » Mon Feb 10, 2014 2:59 pm

I wouldn't bother with led brake bulbs on a 480 personally.

They respond quicker yes but wont be as bright and will set off the bulb-out light for sure, even if you get the canbus variety. I have tried it.

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glasgowjim
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Re: rear lights

Post by glasgowjim » Mon Feb 10, 2014 4:29 pm

Have taken photos for a how to change the rear lights will post up later as photobucket is sooo slooow today :wall:

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glasgowjim
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Re: rear lights

Post by glasgowjim » Mon Feb 10, 2014 6:21 pm

As promised here is the link to the updated how to on changing bulbs..... :hopping:

http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/v ... 24&t=34025

:D

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Van
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Re: rear lights

Post by Van » Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:53 pm

Good work, Jim.
after over 10 years parted with the 1995 Volvo 480 ES 2.0

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glasgowjim
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Re: rear lights

Post by glasgowjim » Tue Feb 11, 2014 12:05 am

Danke

oops wrong language :tomato: sorry

Bedankt ! ;)

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